At the moment when the world celebrates World Electric Vehicle Day (EVs), Brazil also shows that it is following the same path as other world powers, investing in policies and incentives to boost the EV market, such as the exemption of IPVA for EVs in various states and subsidies for companies that adopt electric fleets. Recently, the Brazilian government also announced a plan to expand the charging infrastructure on highways, an essential step to increase consumer confidence and accelerate the adoption of electric commercial vehicles
A Geotab Inc, (“Geotab”), global leader in connected transport solutions, released the report in July“Leading the Journey: Accelerating theROI through data-driven insights,that shows that between 2022 and 2023, the adoption of EVs has increased globally on its platform, with the highest growth in South Africa (796%); Peru (289%); Mexico (248%) and Brazil (173%), indicating a strong incentive for the adoption of EVs in these regions
Furthermore, the company has an Innovation and Research Center, in High Wycombe, England, since 2020, where it is dedicated to advancing the data intelligence necessary to support the electrification of the transport sector at scale. The center is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry, pioneers in the development of cutting-edge technologies to support connected vehicles of all types. Focusing on providing innovative solutions, this space is at the forefront of the initiative for a cleaner and more sustainable future for transportation
Industry collaboration drives sustainable change
The decarbonization of road transport through greater adoption of commercial EVs is essential for meeting climate goals. Road transport is responsible for more than75%global CO2 emissions from transportation, more than maritime transport and aviation, and the road freight can issue more than100 timesmore CO2 than ships to transport the same cargo. In the USA, medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) represent only 5% of all vehicles and produce nearly 25% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions
The theme of this year's World Electric Vehicle Day, Let's drive the change, togetherLet's drive change, together), emphasizes the role of collaboration and data in accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and promoting sustainable transportation solutions
"Achieving sustainability goals is a huge effort that requires the collaboration of the entire sector", comment on the founder and CEO of Geotab, Neil Cawse. Advances in insights from connected vehicle data and AI are helping organizations achieve ambitious goals. Working together will help accelerate progress as we share knowledge and real-world experiences.”
In Brazil, companies like PepsiCo, Mercado Livre and No Carbon count on Geotab's solutions in the process of electrifying their fleets. When the right technology meets the right motivation, the electrification of commercial fleets is no longer a distant dream. It may seem that we are just at the beginning, each small victory in the adoption of EVs adds up to something much greater, bringing real benefits to global transportation and driving economic development in a more sustainable and innovative direction, reflects Eduardo Canicoba, vice president of Geotab in Brazil
Companies simplify EV decision-making with data insights: Geotab’s Electric Fleet Migration Assessment (EVSA)
Making the transition to electric vehicles can be a complex decision for fleets, involving issues about cost, loading and changes in operations. The tool ofMigration Assessment for Electric FleetGeotab's EVSA simplifies the planning process for the adoption of electric vehicles, offering a customized electrification plan based on performance requirements, vehicle preference and charging availability. She uses performance data from real-world EVs to determine which vehicles in the fleet have a suitable electric replacement, providing personalized recommendations, environmental impact and financial forecasts to create a solid business case
OneGeotab report on fleet electrificationit was found that 41% of the analyzed light gasoline and diesel vehicles were considered "suitable for migration to EV", being economical and with reach capability, and that the shift to electric vehicles could save about US$ 16.000 per vehicle over seven years, on average. The environmental impact of converting all these vehicles could save approximately 19 million metric tons of CO2 emissions
